David Ing’olan Nakokil

    DAVID ING’OLAN NAKOKIL

    SIMI Class: 2017-2018

    Wife: Mary Ingolan Maraka

    Children: Abel, Dan,
    Mathew, Obadia, Alex,
    John, Calos, & Emze

    Zone: Kalemng’orok

    Village: Lopur (pop. 10,200)

    # of Churches: 1

    Total Members: 240

    Lighthouses: 3

    Champions: 3

    Disciples in Lighthouses: 15


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Motivator David reported that the people in Lopur Village (pop. 10,200) make their living as small-scale farmers and pastorlists. There are 240 believers that meet weekly in the church here. There are 3 Champions each leading a Lighthouse and 15 disciples. These disciples have inturn led 6 more people to Christ in 2023.

    November

    In November, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 167 believers met regularly for services. Six disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. David asks that you pray with him for the elderly in the church and for food for the hungry.

    October

    In October, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 139 believers met regularly for services.  One new member was added to the mother church this month. David thanks God for safety and good health. He asks that you pray with him food for the hungry.

    September

    In September, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 141 believers met regularly for services.  Two new members were added to the mother church this month. He distributed 4 Audio Bibles. David thanks God for life and asks that you pray with him for peace in Turkana, and for those suffering from hunger.

    August

    In August, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 156 believers met regularly for services.  Three new members were added to the mother church this month. He did an outreach in Kekunyuk Village and 15 people accepted Christ. Ten disciples shared their faith stories with others. David asks that you pray with him for those that accepted Christ in the recent outreach, and for those suffering from hunger.

    July

    In July, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 182 believers met regularly for services.  Five new members were added to the mother church this month because 5 disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ. David asks that you pray with him for peace in the National and Local Governments and for the shortage of food that they are experiencing due to the drought.

    June

    In June, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 167 believers met regularly for services.  David asks that you pray with him for the elderly in his community and for the lack of food in his community.

    May

    In May, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 179 believers met regularly for services.  Three new members were added to the mother church this month. David is thankful for the peace that they experienced this month. He asks that you continue to pray with him for more rain.

    April

    In April, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 167 believers met regularly for services.  There are now 14 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. David is thankful for the rains.

    March

    In March, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 161 believers met regularly for services.  Three new members were added to the mother church this month. He did an outreach in Kangiragae Village and 2 people accepted Christ. David is thankful for the rains and also for the gift of life. He asks that you continue to pray with him for peace in the area and for more rain.

    February

    In February, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 154 believers met regularly for services.  Four new members were added to the mother church this month. David is thankful for the peace in the area dispite the insecurity. He asks you to pray for much needed rain.

    January

    In January, Motivator David ministered in the mother church where about 197 believers met regularly for services.  When the Gospel was shared 28 people accepted Christ.


    2022

    December

    In December, Motivator David reported that there are 249 members in his church in Lopur Village. He is planning to reach Kakipom Village (25 kms away) by March 2023!

    November

    In November, Motivator David ministered in the mother church, and about 180 members attended each Sunday. He did an outreach in Kagitankori village and 58 people came to Christ and were baptized! David is grateful to SHARE for the provision of food that was brought to his village. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for peace in the area.

    September

    In September, Motivator David ministered in the mother church, and about 194 members attended each Sunday. David is grateful to SHARE for enabling them to reach more people with the Gospel of Christ, for life and salvation. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

    August

    In August, Motivator David ministered in the mother church, and about 149 members attended each Sunday. David is grateful to SHARE for enabling them to reach more people with the Gospel of Christ and asks that you pray with him for protection.

    July

    In July, Motivator David ministered in the mother church, and about 196 members attended each Sunday. 5 new members were added to the mother church this month. David is grateful to SHARE for enabling them to reach more people with the Gospel of Christ.

    June

    In June, Motivator David ministered in the mother church, and about 204 members attended each Sunday. There are 14 disciples learning how to make disciples of others.  David plans to reach Kakipom Village with the Gospel in August.

    May

    In May, Motivator David held services in 2 of his churches. About 209 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 90 attended in the daughter church in Nakabosan Village. Five new members were added to the mother church this month and 3 new members were added to the daughter church. He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He asks that you pray with him for strength and safety as he walks from village to village and for rain for this drought-stricken region.

    April

    In April, Motivator David held services in 2 of his churches. About 219 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 105 attended in the daughter church in Nakabosan Village. He also shared the Gospel in Keekunyuk Village, and 20 people were saved. David is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He prays for an Adult Literacy school to be established nearby.

    March

    In March, Motivator David held services in 2 of his churches. About 211 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 75 attended in the daughter church in Nakabosan Village. He shared the Gospel message in Lopur Village, 12 people accepted Christ and 3 were baptized! He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for rain for this drought-stricken region.

    February

    In February, Motivator David held services in 3 of his churches. About 221 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 162 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He shared the Gospel message in daughter village, Kaekunyuk and 5 people accepted Christ! He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for rain for this drought-stricken region. He is grateful the DMM that has helped the believers to grow in their faith.

    January 

    In January, Monitor David ministered to his 3 church families. He ministers in Lopur and Keekunywo weekly and in Narabosan Village bi-weekly. He travels on foot 21 kms/13 miles to Keekunywo and 27 kms/16.7 miles to Narabosan Village. David is grateful for the support that he receives.


    2021

    December

    In December, Motivator David held services in 3 of his churches. About 178 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 112 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He shared the Gospel message in Napetet Village and 12 people accepted Christ and were baptized! He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for rain for this drought-stricken region.

    November

    In November, Motivator David held services in 3 of his churches. About 213 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 72 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. When David shared the Gospel in Kaekunyuk Village 70 people responded to the Gospel message! David is grateful to SHARE International for their continued support and asks that you pray with him that they could have an Adult Literacy teacher come to their area.

    October

    In October, Motivator David held services in 3 of his churches, and 5 people were saved. About 193 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 175 attended in the 2 daughter church. He is planning an outreach to Kaakipom Village, about 22 kms/13.6 miles away, in December. He is thankful for the support that he receives and wants you to know that his churches are also praying for you. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for rain for this drought stricken region.

    September

    In September, Motivator David held services in 3 of his churches, and 5 people were saved. About 206 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 152 attended in the 2 daughter church.

    August

    In August, Motivator David ministered to his church family. About 192 members met in the mother church in Lopur Village each week and 95 members met in the 2 daughter churches each week. David is planning an outreach in Kaakipom Village, 22 kms/13.6 miles away, in December of this year. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village. He is grateful to SHARE Internation for the support he receives.

    June

    In June, Motivator David ministered to 3 of his churches. About 205 members met every Sunday in the mother church and 113 members in the 2 daughter church. He also did an outreach in Kagitankori Village and 6 people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach Kaakipom Village (23 kms/14.3 miles) in December of this year. David is grateful for SHARE International and the support he receives from them and is grateful for the way the men in the church are working together to share the Gospel.

    May

    In May, Motivator David met with 3 of his churches. About 173 members met every Sunday in the mother church and 142 members in the 2 daughter church. He also did an outreach in Namakat Village and 13 people accepted Christ and were baptized! He is planning an outreach Kaakipom Village (23 kms/14.3 miles) in December of this year. David is grateful for SHARE International and the support he receives from them and asks that you pray with him that he can share the Gospel in a way that oral learners can easily understand.

    April

    In April, Motivator David met with 3 of his churches. About 213 members met every Sunday in the mother church and 171 members in the 2 daughter church. He also did an outreach in Kaekunyuk Village and 3 people accepted Christ and were baptized! He is planning an outreach Kaakipom Village (23 kms/14.3 miles) in June of this year. David is grateful for SHARE International and the support he receives from them.